Report: 6 of the 10 highest risk ports are on US Gulf Coast

RMS Analysis estimates the ports could lose up to $1.5 billion in cargo in the event of a natural catastrophe.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 10, 2016

Shippers seek end to cargo container surcharges

The Global Shippers Forum says surcharges are often unpredictable, and exceed contracted transport prices.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Aug. 9, 2016

US customs to adopt new messaging standard for exports

The International Air Transport Association developed the Cargo-XML standard hoping to create a globally acknowledged messaging system. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection's move to adopt it is a large step toward this goal.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 9, 2016